Fly-posting

Fly-posting is the term used for the unauthorised display of advertisements on street furniture including benches, post boxes, phone boxes, street lights, traffic signs, bus stops and memorials.

Fly-posting is unsightly and is now considered to be a contributing factor to urban decay. It may also cause a visual obstruction to pedestrians and motorists alike.

We take fly-posting seriously and aim to remove it and pass the costs of the removal on to the advertisers.

This unlawful advertising is an offence and we'll issue a £75 fixed penalty notice to all offenders.

Fly-posting you can report to the police

If someone has fly-posted on your property, you can report this to the police.

Fly-posting you can report to us

You can tell us about:

  • Fly-posting that's racist, offensive, obscene or politically motivated. You should also report this to the police.
  • Fly-posting in any public areas, such as on benches, post boxes, street lights, traffic signs and memorials.
  • Lots of fly-posting in one area.
  • Fly-posting if you've evidence of the offender.

Report fly-posting